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The Jaguar XK120 was a sensational and popular vehicle even though it was originally intended as a limited-edition stopgap model. War had just ended and the world was ready to pick-up where it left off. Cars were in short supply and William Lyons assumed that the fortune of his company, the recently re-named Jaguar Cars Ltd., would be made on saloon cars, especially in the U.S. market. A new dual overhead-cam six-cylinder 160 horsepower engine was developed to power a new luxury sports four-door. The new car was not ready, so it was decided to introduce the engine in a limited run of alloy-bodied roadster. The new roadster, dubbed the XK120, made its debut at the 1948 Earl's Court Motor Show.
A high speed run on a Belgian highway in 1949 proved the roadster was capable of 126 mph with its windshield on and 132 mph without.
Jaguar produced 240 alloy bodied cars before production was shifted to more easily manageable steel, which was now more widely available following post-war material shortages.
This particular example, chassis number 670061, is the 61st Alloy Roadster built, and is one of 184 delivered with left-hand drive. The original owner is believed to have been Roger Thomas, of Connecticut, and it was later converted to right-hand drive, and refinished in silver with blue leather, as it appears today.
The car was acquired by Mr. Swimmer around 2005 from his friend Don Williams, of the Blackhawk Collection. Mr. Williams had purchased the car as part of a package of cars from England, where it is believed to have remained for some time with its then-owner. When Mr. Swimmer purchased the car, it did not have rear-wheel spats, and it did not run well. Those issues were soon addressed.
Currently, the car has its original tool set, full disc wheel covers and rear fender spats, and Verdestian radial tires.
A high speed run on a Belgian highway in 1949 proved the roadster was capable of 126 mph with its windshield on and 132 mph without.
Jaguar produced 240 alloy bodied cars before production was shifted to more easily manageable steel, which was now more widely available following post-war material shortages.
This particular example, chassis number 670061, is the 61st Alloy Roadster built, and is one of 184 delivered with left-hand drive. The original owner is believed to have been Roger Thomas, of Connecticut, and it was later converted to right-hand drive, and refinished in silver with blue leather, as it appears today.
The car was acquired by Mr. Swimmer around 2005 from his friend Don Williams, of the Blackhawk Collection. Mr. Williams had purchased the car as part of a package of cars from England, where it is believed to have remained for some time with its then-owner. When Mr. Swimmer purchased the car, it did not have rear-wheel spats, and it did not run well. Those issues were soon addressed.
Currently, the car has its original tool set, full disc wheel covers and rear fender spats, and Verdestian radial tires.
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $495,000
1949 Jaguar XK120 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XK120
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670059 Sold for USD$190,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy 'Lightweight' Roadster Chassis#: 670062 Sold for USD$207,150 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1949 JAGUAR XK120 ALLOY ROADSTER Chassis#: 670019 Sold for USD$257,600 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$357,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670111 Sold for USD$330,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1949 JAGUAR XK120 ALLOY OPEN TWO-SEATER Chassis#: 670056 Sold for USD$396,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670047 Sold for USD$407,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670060 Sold for USD$407,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670025 Sold for USD$346,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670015 Sold for USD$371,534 2014 RM Auctions : Monaco | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670061 Sold for USD$495,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$451,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670025 Sold for USD$242,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670059 Sold for USD$280,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Super Sport Chassis#: 670005 Sold for USD$385,000 2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster Sold for USD$275,000 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1949 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster Chassis#: 670001 Sold for USD$440,000 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1949 JAGUAR XK 120 ALLOY ROADSTER Sold for USD$132,000 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 | |
1949 JAGUAR XK 120 ALLOY ROADSTER Sold for USD$176,000 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Jaguar XK120s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Jaguar XK120's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster | 670082 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1949 Jaguar XK 120 roadster aluminium | 670059 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Open Two-Seater | 670181 | 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1949 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster | 670059 | 2015 RM Auctions Paris | $280,000 | $320,000 |
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